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Food Stand Planning Fur, Fin, Feather Show Horse Project Registration Softball Swine Weigh-In Tractor Safety Certification YQCA … and more! Emily Crook Youth and Family Educator UW-Extension, La Crosse County The common misconception when someone takes on a role like “ Youth and Family Educator” is that you’ ll be working with kids. I’ ve done this sort of job long enough to know that it’ s largely families and volunteers that I’ ll work with. I used to create tons of youth events so I would get some of that rewarding nature of witnessing the creativity and abundance of energy they have. It reinforced the “ Why am I doing this?” thought that came with the job. These days, I find witnessing the growth of the volunteers and parents MUCH more rewarding. I’ ve seen you make some hard decisions lately. I’ ve seen you step up and lead in pure chaos. I ’ ve seen you push yourself to complete some things you absolutely did not want to do (ahem, Mandated Reporter Training). I’ ve seen you hesitantly embrace some deep-seeded challenges, but you did them anyway, and the best part in all of this? I’ ve watched you succeed. You have no idea how much joy that brings me. So, thank you, for doing what you do and for being my reward in this educator role. And keep up the good work! All the best,
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Food Stand Planning
Fur, Fin, Feather Show
Horse Project Registration
Softball
Swine Weigh-In
Tractor Safety Certification
YQCA
… and more!
Emily Crook Youth and Family Educator UW-Extension, La Crosse County
The common misconception when someone takes on a role like “Youth and Family Educator” is that you’ll be working with kids. I’ve done this sort of job long enough to know that it’s largely families and volunteers that I’ll work with.
I used to create tons of youth events so I would get some of that rewarding nature of witnessing the creativity and abundance of energy they have. It reinforced the “Why am I doing this?” thought that came with the job.
These days, I find witnessing the growth of the volunteers and parents MUCH more rewarding. I’ve seen you make some hard decisions lately. I’ve seen you step up and lead in pure chaos. I’ve seen you push yourself to complete some things you absolutely did not want to do (ahem, Mandated Reporter Training). I’ve seen you hesitantly embrace some deep-seeded challenges, but you did them anyway, and the best part in all of this? I’ve watched you succeed.
You have no idea how much joy that brings me. So, thank you, for doing what you do and for being my reward in this educator role. And keep up the good work!
All the best,
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Leaders Board Meeting
A meeting of the 4-H Leaders Association will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. in Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard St. N., West Salem). An open forum will be held at 6:45 p.m. for anyone wishing to address the committee.
At this time, the Association is still looking for a volunteer to represent 4-H in the West Salem area. Serving on the Board is a great way to get involved in 4-H and help plan the future of our county’s youth in programming, scholarships, and decision-making. No experience is necessary! Please contact the UW-Extension office if you are interested in this opportunity or want more information on the role.
Shooting Sports Instructor
Certification Workshop
When: Friday, April 27th 6:00-10:00 p.m. and/or Saturday, April 28th 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Where: Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club, Eau Claire, WI
Cost: varies depending on discipline
Local 4-H volunteers have the opportunity to become certified Shooting Sports instructors at the 2018 Western Workshop this spring! Participants can choose to become certified in 1-2 of the following disciplines: Archery, Rifle/Air Rifle, and Shotgun. For general information on attending a Wisconsin Shooting Sports workshop, please visit https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/files/2017/03/General-Information-for-Attending-a-Workshop.pdf. For questions and to register for this workshop, please contact Doug Thompson at 920-391-4657 or [email protected].
Leaders Board Scholarship
Remember that Leaders Board Scholarships are due to the UW-Extension
office by Tuesday, May 1st. Visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/youth-leadership/ for more info!
Food Stand Meeting
The annual food stand meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard N, West Salem). Each club must send one representative to attend! The meeting will include planning for the 2018 Fair. Remember, participation in the food stand equals funding and scholarships for youth in programs throughout the year, so it is important that everyone do their part in this fun and organized fundraiser!
Making Memories at Camp
Upham Woods Family Camp will take place Saturday, May 5th-Sunday, May 6th in Wisconsin Dells. La Crosse County has scholarships available for families to attend this event together! For more information and registration, visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/summer-camp/.
Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells is conducting an open enrollment summer camp on Friday, June 15th-Monday, June 18th. Enrollment is open NOW! For more information, visit https://fyi.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/programs/open-enrollment-summer-camp-and-outpost-trip/. $90 scholarships are available to help cover the cost of camp.
In addition, Monroe County 4-H has invited La Crosse County youth to participate in their outpost camp on Monday, July 9th-Wednesday, July 11th at Wildcat Park in Wilton, WI! This camp is for 6th-8th graders only. $90 scholarships are available. Please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/jYR79Cvm9G3urtA13.
4-H Loggers Night
Save the date! 4-H night at the Lumberyard will be Saturday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Come watch the Loggers take on Rochester in a rousing game of baseball! Tickets will be on sale in May - watch the next Cloverline for more details!
Are you a new 4-H volunteer or interested in becoming one? If so, it is required that you attend Volunteer in Preparation (V.I.P.) Training at the UW-Extension office, located at 212 6th St. N Room 2208 in downtown La Crosse. The next offered training date is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th at 9:30 a.m. Registration is appreciated-please call 608-785-9593 or email [email protected] to RSVP today!
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Jr. Livestock Meeting
When: Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard St. N., West Salem)
Get ready to start education sessions required for showing at the 2018 La Crosse Interstate Fair! For more updates, check out the Jr. Livestock Committee’s new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/La-Crosse-County-Jr-Livestock-Committee-973967709408034/.
YQCA Training
The La Crosse County UW-Extension office is pleased to offer face-to-face YQCA trainings for our youth with our new Agriculture Educator, Kaitlyn Lance. YQCA training is required in order to exhibit Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair.
Participants have the option of taking YQCA training online; however, the following sessions will be offered in a face-to-face setting for those who prefer it:
When: Tuesday, April 24th OR Tuesday, May 15th OR Tuesday, June 5th from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Bangor High School (700 10th Ave. S., Bangor)
Who: Youth ages 8-18 (19-21 year olds must take the training online)
Cost: $3.00 (Leaders Board will reimburse fee if presented with receipt or invoice-contact the UW-Extension office for more info!)
Registration: Registration must be done online at https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login. Fee must be paid at the time of registration.
2018 State Fair Market Animal ID
Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep, swine, or breeding stock at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair will need to have their animal projects DNA/RFID identified through Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) by the respective deadlines:
Sheep (Tuesday, May 8th)
Swine (Tuesday, May 8th)
Breeding Stock (Wednesday, June 6th)
More information, as well as animal ID request forms are available online at http://www.wiid.org/dna-program. For help with the DNA/RFID identification process, please contact 888-808-1910 or [email protected].
Swine Weigh-In
When: Wednesday, July 18th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem
Attention exhibitors! All Swine health forms and animal identification paperwork must be in by Saturday, April 21st to Mike Gilster. Please send all paperwork to:
MIKE GILSTER W2614 STATE RD 16 BANGOR WI 54614
***New this year*** The Swine Weigh-In will be a
terminal show. Any questions/concerns can
be directed to Mike Gilster at 608-790-1261.
4-H Softball Meeting
When: Monday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Burns Town Hall (W1313 Jewett Rd, Bangor)
Agenda includes June Dairy Days tournament, Rockland Park progress, and Bangor Fun Daze tournament. Participation has decreased and the future of 4-H softball will be discussed. Please contact Ruth Elsen at 608-486-2921 or at [email protected] with questions.
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Dog Training Classes
The Dog Project will be hosting spring classes in Obedience, Showmanship, Agility, and Critter Hunt. All dog classes are open to 4-H and community members in grades 3 and up. For all the details and registration form, please visit the Dog Project page online at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/dog/. Registration forms will be accepted with applicable late fees until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10th.
Horse Project News
Horse Project registrations are due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1st. Project members must register any and all horses they plan to show in competition (including Fair) for the year. Safety testing must be completed with any horse that will be used in competitive events-these tests will be available during Horse Camp this year!
Horse Camp is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem. For a list of scheduled sessions, details, and registration form, please visit the Horse Project page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/horse/. Registration is due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3rd.
A Horse Project meeting will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton Town Hall (N5105 Leonard St. N.) in West Salem.
Rabbits R Us Show
When: Sunday, April 29th at 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: Richland Center Community Center (1050 N. Orange St., Richland Center)
Who: All youth grades 3 and up
Cost: $2.00 per animal entry
There is no limit on the number of entries. There will be trophies for all breeds. This show includes crossbreeds, purebreds, and meat classes. Health checks will be performed and rabbits found to be unhealthy will be removed from the show. For questions and a copy of the registration form and show rules, please contact Becky Gobin at 608-604-3449 or at [email protected].
Fur, Fin, Feather Show
When: Saturday, April 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Sparta Barney Center (1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta)
Come see what our 4-H youth have to show! Possible exhibits include cats, poultry, eggs, small pets, rabbits, and pet pictures/collages. Pullorium testing will be available for free at 8:00 a.m. Lunch options will be available. This is a fun novelty show that give youth and their animals a chance in the spotlight in lieu of or in preparation for Fair this summer. For rules and registration, please visit https://monroe.uwex.edu/2018-fur-fin-feather-fun-show/. Questions can be directed to the Monroe County UW-Extension office at 608-269-8722.
Badger Dairy Camp is a 3-day summer camp for youth ages 12-18, filled with hands-on activities and workshops that incorporate learning, competition, and fun! This camp is a great opportunity for campers to solidify their dairy fundamentals or those looking to try something new! Campers will experience the same atmosphere, facilities, and instruction that Badger judges do in the Big Ten judging program. Be sure to register early as enrollment is limited!
When: Thursday, June 7th-Saturday, June 9th
Where: Dairy Science Department, Madison, WI
Cost: $65.00
Registration: Contact the UW-Extension office for a registration form and brochure!
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Area Animal Science Days
Area Animal Science Days is a series of 4 day-long events held around the state of Wisconsin where youth in beef, dairy, horse, sheep, and swine projects increase their decision-making skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences. Events include evaluation of animals, showmanship contests, Hippology, and oral reasoning workshops. In addition, each site offers a variety of workshops for small animal projects, which may include rabbits, poultry, cats, dogs, or llamas.
Attending an Animal Area Science Day can count towards one of youth’s required educational sessions to show in the La Crosse Interstate Fair!
Thursday, June 14th in Kewaunee County
Friday, June 22nd in Clark County
Friday, June 29th in Lafayette County
Registration and more details will be available soon! To view 2017 results and get sample judging contest sheets, visit https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-science-days/.
BRF Spring Thaw Show
The 8th annual Black River Falls Spring Thaw Beef Show will be held on Saturday, April 21st-Sunday, April 22nd at the Jackson County Fairgrounds (388 Melrose St., Black River Falls). Barns will open that Friday for stalling.
Steers, market heifers, and breeding heifers will show Sunday. Showmanship, local show, and check-in will be Saturday. There will be cash prizes for breed and overall champions. Entry information is available by email or mail. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/blackriverspringthaw/.
2018 Foods &
Clothing Revue
Save the date! This year’s Clothing Revue will be held on Thursday, June 21st at 5:30 p.m. in Room 0430 (Auditorium/Basement) of the La Crosse County Administrative Center (212 6th St. N., La Crosse). Judging will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Favorite Foods Revue is set for Friday, June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the La Crosse County Administrative Center (212 6th St. N., La Crosse).
Both Clothing and Foods Revue are judged, pre-Fair events, so consider giving them a try! It’s a great way for youth to show off what they’ve learned in their projects! More details and registration information will be coming in May.
Sauk County Poultry Project Swap
When: Saturday, April 21st from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: 700 Lincoln Ave., Baraboo, WI
Cost: $8.00 seller fee
Please contact Missy Even or Delvin Craker at 608-477-3054 for more information and registration forms.
Saddle & Sirloin Badger Bonanza
Lamb Show
Mark your calendar for this year’s Badger Bonanza Lamb Show on Sunday, April 29th. This event will be a double-header show at the Arlington Public Events Center (N695 Hopkins Rd., Arlington). This show provides youth a chance to get their lambs in the show ring early in the season! Grand and reserve champions from each show will be awarded cash prizes. Class payouts will be prorated and showmanship classes will be offered with prizes awarded to winners of each age category. For more information, contact Caleb Novak at [email protected] or 608-426-0720.
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Tractor Safety Certification
When: Monday, June 18th-Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Barney Center (1000 E. Montgomery St.), Sparta
Who: youth 12 years & older wishing to operate tractors and farm machinery for hire or on public roads
Cost: $30.00
Contact: Bill Halfman, 608-269-8722.
Participants must attend all 3 days of training and come prepared with a bag lunch, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate attire for weather and operating machinery. The course is taught at a 14-15 year old level. To become certified, youth must pass a written and driving exam. Registrations are due by Monday, June 11th and must consist of a registration form, activity waiver, and payment of $30 per youth. Visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/2018/03/20/2018-tractor-machinery-safety-certification/ for more information and forms.
Spring Pistol Program
When: Monday, May 21st & Thursday, May 24th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: La Crosse Rifle Club (4844 N Chipmunk Rd, Stoddard)
Cost: $15.00
Who: 4-H’ers age 12 and up who have a Hunter’s Safety Certification (copy of certificate must be submitted with registration)
This will be the 3rd time the Shooting Sports Committee has offered this fun, safe, and effective program! A team of committed and certified instructors will be present at all times to insure safe and quality instruction. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration forms and details can be found on the Shooting Sports web page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/shooting-sports/ and is due with fee by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16th to the UW-Extension office. Contact Chuck Schleifer at [email protected] for questions.
Expressive Arts Festival
When: Saturday, April 21st
Where: Holmen Middle School
Art, Drama, Music, and Speaking festivals are all coming together in one educational event, the Expressive Arts Festival! This is a combined event of the historically held Communications Festival and the Music/Arts Festival.
Participants can register to compete in multiple categories including Play, Mini-Drama, Memorized Selection, Literary Reading, Play Reading, Original Speech, Storytelling, Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, Action Center, Instrumental, Vocal, Dance, Novelty, Arts & Crafts, Marketing, and Photography! The Expressive Arts Festival is considered a pre-Fair event, and top placing competitors will go on to compete at Fair this summer.
Participation in this event is free, and participants can be of any age. To view the general rules, category descriptions, and category rules as well as the registration form, please visit https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/county-festivals/. Registration for all categories is due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9th.
At this time, the UW-Extension office is still looking for adult judges and youth helpers to assist with this event! If you or someone you know would be interested in helping, please contact the UW-Extension office at 608-785-9593 or [email protected].
Do you have a passion for working with youth and teaching Shooting Sports? Become a certified 4-H volunteer instructor! See page 2 for details.
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NEW - Monday Moon Gazing
The UW-Extension office is excited to offer a brand new event in collaboration with the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society:
ASTRONOMY NIGHT!
When: Monday, May 21st from 8:30-11:00 p.m.
Where: G-E-T Observatory (Galesville, WI)
Who: 4-H members 12 years and older
Cost: Free
Transportation will be provided to and from the Observatory at a TBD, central and public location. We are aware that this is a school night, and it’s a late one at that. It’s difficult to schedule star-gazing activities dependent on celestial bodies and weather. But there will be future opportunities for younger youth to participate in related programming. Please visit the new Events & Activities page at https://lacrosse.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/ for more things you can do with your family this summer! Registration for Astronomy Night is limited. Visit https://counties.uwex.edu/lacrosse/4-h-youth-development/events-activities/astronomy/ for more details and a registration form, due to the UW-Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15th.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Ag Society & WWBP Scholarships Due
2 Dog Class Registrations Due
3 4 5 6
7 V.I.P. Training
8 9 Expressive Arts Entries Due
Softball Meeting
10 Late Fee Dog Class Registrations Due
11 12 Leaders Board Meeting
13 14 Fur, Fin, Feather Show
15 Horse Project Meeting
16 17 18 Food Stand Meeting
19 20 21 Expressive Arts Festival
Swine Forms Due
22 23 24 YQCA Training
25 Jr. Livestock Meeting
26 27
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30 29 Rabbits R Us & Badger Lamb Shows
Archery Tournament (6th-7th)
Shooting Sports Wkshp (27th-28th)
Counselor Training Wknd (21st-22nd)
Space Camp (26th-30th)
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program, service or activity. For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact [email protected]. For communicative
accommodations based on a disability, please contact [email protected].
The Cloverline 4-H Newsletter is produced monthly by the La Crosse
County UW-Extension Office, 212 6th St. N. Suite 2200, La Crosse,
WI, 54601 in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Extension,
Madison, WI. Wisconsin Relay—711.
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